Comforting Beef Curry: A Delicious and Easy Recipe
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich and Flavorful: Packed with tender beef and rich, savory flavors, beef curry is a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. Ready to serve in just over 30 minutes!
- Customizable Heat: Keep it mild or spice it up with more red pepper to suit your preference. Pair it with rice or naan for the ultimate cozy dinner!
- Versatile Pairings: Delicious served with rice, naan, or your favorite sides.
How to Make Beef Curry
Preparing this beef curry recipe is so easy; you only need a handful of simple ingredients, and it delivers amazing flavor! The beef turns out perfectly tender, with a rich, savory sauce that takes it to the next level. Here’s how it comes together:
- Season the Beef: In a large bowl, toss the chuck roast and onions in the garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder, coriander, mustard powder, salt, turmeric, and chili powder.
- Cook: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the beef and onion mixture to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browned and the onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add: Pour the tomatoes and water into the pan with the beef, then add the bay leaf. Stir everything together, and then bring it to a gentle boil.
- Simmer and Serve: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the curry for 10 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the curry has cooked down and thickened a bit. Remove the bay leaf, then season with additional salt to taste, and serve!
Beef Curry Variations
You can easily customize this beef curry to suit your tastes. Use a different protein and experiment with different serving options. You could even add in your favorite sautéed veggies! Here are a few helpful tips and variations to inspire you:
- Slow Cooker Option: Follow step 1. Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Place the beef and onion mixture into the crockpot along with the tomatoes, water, and bay leaf. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the beef is cooked. You can sauté the beef and onion mixture in an oiled skillet before cooking in the crockpot, but this step isn’t necessary.
- Change the Protein: You can replace the meat with chicken or tofu, depending on your preference.
How to Store Leftover Beef Curry
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave individual servings 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
- Make Ahead: You can prep this recipe by tossing the beef and onion in the seasonings and keeping it in a storage container for up to 2 days until you’re ready to cook it.
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